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Weather Service issues Red Flag warnings for North, East Bay regions
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Gusty winds, low humidity and high temperatures are expected to combine to create potentially dangerous conditions through Monday morning.Bay Area
Getting hotter: More blackouts on the way?
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Officials express "guarded optimism" that last year's rolling blackouts won't repeat this year, but a summer heat wave could still bring energy shortages.Fires
Red flags to fly over Alameda County Fire stations during extreme weather days
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"Fire flags" will alert communities to avoid activities that could start fires, due to the increased risk of fire danger.City
Rebuilding Paradise: Earth Day screening offers cautionary tale about rising temperatures and drought
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A panel of experts, including Piedmont's new fire chief, discuss the realities of wildfires and why we should be prepared for one here.Bay Area
Sonoma County invests in artificial intelligence technology to detect fires faster
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Fire cameras will operate around the clock and provide real-time data streams and automated email and text alerts to fire personnel for critical incidents, officials said.City
Flames engulf truck on Oakland Avenue
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Fire was safely extinguished but the truck's engine was gutted.City
Red Flag warning extended until 5 pm for East Bay hills
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Gusty offshore winds and low humidity make for prime fire weather.City
Fire Chief Bret Black reflects on Piedmont tenure
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This is Black's last week in Piedmont before he heads to his new post in Port Townsend, Wash.Around Town
